At SoCo, we've always believed in the power of giving back. Inspired by this ethos, we've curated a unique gift guide filled with a list of selected brands that shine with their commitment to social and environmental causes. Each brand offers some wonderful products that are perfect for gifting and giving back.
Jewelry & Home Goods Gifts
Yewo Collective
Description: Jewelry and homewares (candles, tumblers, towels). All handmade in Northern Malawi using sustainable materials.
Impact: Yewo creates dignified work opportunities in rural Malawi
Shop: Yewo Collective
Learn More: About their Impact
Clothing & Accessories Gifts
Sozy
Description: Female-founded clothing brand based in Encinitas, California. Designed by women, made for women.
Impact: 10% of profits support survivors of sexual violence.
Shop: Sozy
Learn More: About their impact
PerfectDD
Description: Sustainable, body-positive clothing for all women, including those with fuller busts, made from 100% Cotton in the U.S.
Impact: Empowers women, practices zero plastic use, and produces in small batches to minimize waste.
Shop: PerfectDD
Learn More: About their impact
Socks & Slippers Gifts
Bombas
Description: Colourful cozy socks and slipper for everyone
Impact: They donates socks - the #1 most requested item at homeless shelters.
Shop: Women's Gifts, Men Gifts and Kids Gifts
Learn More: Bombas' Giving Back Initiative
Tea Gifts
The Tea Spot
Description: Whole leaf teas, easy and accessible for everyday use.
Impact: Donates 10% of sales in-kind to cancer survivors & community wellness programs.
Shop: Tea Gift Sets and Collections
Learn More: About their impact
Coffee Gifts
Hugo Coffee
Description: Fair-trade, organic coffee with an animal-welfare mission.
Impact: Supports animal welfare programs.
Shop: Hugo Coffee
Learn More: The animal programmes they support
Aldea Coffee
Description: A direct-trade coffee company that collaborates closely with farmers in Honduras
Impact: Aldea Development provides training and development for farmers in Honduras.
Shop: Aldea Coffee
Learn More: About their impact
Bags Gifts
Raven + Lily
Description: Artisanal handbags, totes, and more, made using regionally sourced sustainable materials.
Impact: Women-led, supporting global artisan communities.
Shop: Raven + Lily Bags
Learn More: About their credentials
Maika Bags
Description: Eco-friendly bags with vegan leather and recycled materials.
Impact: Supports various charities with proceeds.
Shop: Maika Bags
Learn More: About the story and cause behind their special Maika collection
MZ Made
Description: Women-owned and women-run bag brand. Handmade, woven bags by artisans in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Impact: Supports indigenous women artisans.
Shop: MZ Made Bags
Learn More: About their impact
Corporate Gifting Gift Boxes
Packed with Purpose
Description: Curated gift boxes from socially and environmentally conscious brands.
Impact: Each gift gives back across what they call '6 impact areas' (more below).
Shop: Packed with Purpose Gift Boxes.
Learn More: About their impact
Chocolate Gifts
Cru Chocolate
Description: Established by Honduran Karla McNeil Rueda in 2016 to produce sustainably-made chocolate drinks.
Impact: Collaborates directly with farmers for high-quality ingredients.
Shop: Cru Chocolate
Learn More: About their story
Pump Street Chocolate
Description: British craft chocolate made ethically from bean-to-bar
Impact: Collaborates directly with farmers to pay chocolate
Shop: Pump Street Chocolate
Learn More: About their ethical chocolate
Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Mingle Mocktails
Description: Clean crafted sparkling mocktails to be enjoyed on their own or as a mixer.
Impact: They donate a portion of their sales to animal charity PACT.
Shop: Mingle Mocktails
Learn More: About their partnership with PACT.
For Bitter For Worse
Description: Non-alcoholic cocktail brand promoting healthier, inclusive culture.
Impact: Awarded for ethical ingredient sourcing and business practices.
Shop: For Bitter For Worse
Learn More: About the brand
Self Care Gifts
Freedom Deodorant
Description: All natural scents and self-care goodies. Made by women, for women.
Impact: Their whole line is vegan and they proudly give back to breast cancer.
Shop: Freedom Deodorant
Learn More: About how they give back
